4-3 Termination of Nonconforming Use
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The County shall terminate all nonconforming uses, except billboards, by providing a formula establishing a reasonable time period during which the owner can recover or amortize the amount of his investment in the nonconforming use, if any; and
The County may terminate a nonconforming use due to its abandonment.
(1) Time period for abandonment. One (1) year of uninterrupted vacancy as consistent with this Ordinance.
PARKING REQUIREMENTS, LOADING SPACE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE ACCESS
4-2 Establishment and Changes to Nonconforming Use · 5-1 Off Street Parking